#Coaching Methodology

Coaching Methods in Youth Soccer

Developing Balance Training Programs for the Elite Player

This dynamic course is designed for youth coaches eager to elevate their coaching expertise and inspire the next generation of soccer stars. The first part of the course covers coaching theory giving you a solid understanding on how to design elite soccer training program. The second part is a hands on tutorials on how to design effective training activities that develop well rounded and skillful players.

Courses that require this course:

  • Periodization in Youth Soccer
  • The Training Session: From Training to Coaching



Who is this course right for?

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Youth Coaches

For youth Coaches that want to develop elite soccer players.

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Coaching Directors

Understand how to properly design youth training programs.

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Technical Directors

Learn how to design coaching activities that are fun and challenging.

What you'll learn

  • Chapter 1: Sports Theory

    1. Classification of Sports
    2. The Physical Component
    3. The Technical Component 
    4. The Tactical Component
    5. The Psychological Component

  • Chapter 2: Coaching Theory and Principles of Training

    1. The Learning Process
    2. Principle of Specificity
    3. SAID Principle

  • Chapter 3: Coaching Methods

    1. The Global Method
    2. The Analytical Method
    3. The Conditional Method
    4. Advantages & Disadvantages of Coaching Methods
    5. Coaching Methods & Motivation

  • Chapter 4: Designing Exercises to Develop Physical Preparedness

    1. Exercises to develop coordinating capacities. 
    2. Exercises to develop strength
    3. Exercises to develop endurance
    4. Exercises to develop velocity

  • Chapter 5: Designing Exercises to Develop Technique

    1. Paradigm Shift
    2. Interaction of Components and Technique
    3. Perception, Decision, Execution of Coaching Methods
    4. Teaching Technical Skills

  • Chapter 6: Designing Exercises to Develop Tactics

    1. What is Tactics in Soccer? 
    2. Strategy & Tactics - Roles
    3. Developing Tactics using the Global Method
    4. Developing Tactics using the Conditional Method
    5. Developing Tactics using the Analytical Method

  • Chapter 7: Designing Exercises to Develop Psychology

    1. Developing Confidence
    2. Developing Motivation
    3. Developing Concentration